HSN Code 380894 – Disinfectants

HSN Code

380894

Chapter

Digits

6-digit

Section

What is HSN Code 380894?

HSN code 380894 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Disinfectants under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 6-digit code sitting at the sub-heading (6-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 38 — Miscellaneous Chemical Products, which is part of Section VI: Chemical Products. Every GST-registered business supplying disinfectants must quote HSN 380894 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 380894

Level	Code	Description
Chapter	38	miscellaneous chemical products
Heading	3808	insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphurtreated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers)
Sub-heading	380894	disinfectants

GST rate for HSN 380894

Goods under HSN 380894 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN Code	Description
38089400	disinfectants
38089410	containing bromomethane (methyl bromide) or bromochloromethane
38089420	(a) with content by mass greater than 90% : dichloropropene and dichloropropane mixture (dd mixture); hydrogen cyanamide. (b) with content by mass greater than 40% : magnesium phosphide plates.
38089490	other

HSN Code 380894 — FAQs

What is HSN code 380894?

HSN code 380894 classifies "Disinfectants" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous Chemical Products) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 380894?

380894 is a 6-digit HSN code — a sub-heading (6-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 380894?

Goods under HSN 380894 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Disinfectants.

Which chapter does HSN code 380894 belong to?

HSN 380894 belongs to Chapter 38 — Miscellaneous Chemical Products, part of Section VI: Chemical Products.

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